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Model Ioniq 5 investigated for loss of power while driving

Presented almost two and a half years ago, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 quickly became one of the most popular models in the Asian manufacturer’s portfolio and beyond. Moreover, it is a model that has proven to be more than appreciated even among automotive specialists. As proof, it won the “German Car of the Year” Award in 2022, after a battle with the Audi E-Tron GT and Porsche 911 GT3 models.

All these accolades have not exempted the Ioniq 5 from problems, however, with the United States auto safety regulatory authorities now announcing that it has brought under investigation nearly 40,000 electric copies of this model. right Autoblog the US authorities came forward after receiving several reports of power loss while driving.

Specifically, we are talking about 30 reports made by American drivers regarding an alleged loss of acceleration of this model. Under these conditions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States has begun a wider investigation into some Ioniq 5 models produced in 2022.

What is actually the problem with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 models...According to officials across the ocean, several drivers reported a loud noise while driving, followed by a warning displayed on the dashboard regarding the loss of engine power. Thus, in some cases a sudden drop in acceleration was experienced. Worse, in some cases even complete loss of it while walking has been experienced.

NHTSA claims that Hyundai is aware of the issue, with officials from the Asian manufacturer saying the fault is related to the integrated charge control unit responsible for powering the electric vehicle. Thus, Hyundai is going to launch a service campaign in July, which will update the software of the vehicles affected by this problem.

Author: Adrian Somai